Economy LocalEconomy Localen70287405-C4EB-486F-B0B7-D66F89C14AB9https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/7/qse-index-declines-marginally-at-beginning-of-sundays-tradingDoha, June 07 (QNA) -  Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index slipped marginally at the beginning of Sunday's trading, down 0.01%, losing 1.25 points to reach 10334 points, compared to the previous session’s close.Sun, 7 Jun 2026 11:48:19 Z2AD65D2D-870F-4743-88D7-BD7EBCD1E768https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/7/qatar-central-bank-announces-changes-to-5-10-50-riyal-banknotesDoha, June 07 (QNA) - The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) announced changes to the fifth series of the 5, 10, and 50 riyal denominations, in line with the laws in force in the State of Qatar.Sun, 7 Jun 2026 11:01:52 Z9E817920-E96F-4032-BA80-BD0B01BE2033https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/6/qatari-diar-celebrates-opening-of-seven-at-southbank-place-development-in-londonDoha, June 06 (QNA) - Qatari Diar celebrated the opening of SEVEN, the final building at Southbank Place in central London, marking the completion of the landmark GBP 1 billion mixed-use development delivered in partnership with Canary Wharf Group.Sat, 6 Jun 2026 21:45:42 ZB1095C66-F3ED-42D6-B56C-9D7BB2BFCAE0https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/6/union-of-arab-banks-selects-finance-minister-for-2026-leadership-visionary-awardParis, June 06 (QNA) - The Union of Arab Banks has selected HE Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari for the Leadership Visionary Award of the Year 2026.Sat, 6 Jun 2026 21:27:05 Z89C3EBB0-8C2A-4261-9E9B-AE3E625C2698https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/6/minister-of-labour-meets-cameroonian-counterpartGeneva, June 06 (QNA) - HE Minister of Labour Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met with HE  Minister of Labour and Social Security of the Republic of Cameroon Grégoire Owona on the sidelines of the International Labour Conference currently taking place in Geneva.Sat, 6 Jun 2026 21:01:47 Z35D7E986-F476-4F17-AA4E-AAD28EF1143Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/6/qicdrc-participates-in-london-international-disputes-week-2026London, June 06 (QNA) - The Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC) participated in London International Disputes Week 2026 (LIDW26), represented by President of the Qatar International Court, Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd.Sat, 6 Jun 2026 16:26:21 Z91539B1D-D8B3-4AAC-B2E3-DF7A6D7FBD87https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/6/qatar-chamber-participates-in-international-labour-conference-in-genevaGeneva, June 06 (QNA) - Qatar Chamber is participating in the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference, being held in Geneva until June 12, with the participation of representatives of governments, employers, and workers from 187 member states of the Organisation.Sat, 6 Jun 2026 12:22:02 Z65918D36-BE3D-45AC-AD23-D7FDA1AB784Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/6/qnb-us-federal-reserve-changes-leadership-amid-challenging-contextDoha, June 06 (QNA) - Qatar National Bank (QNB) said it expects the next leadership of the Federal Reserve, the US central bank, to face a range of challenges, foremost among them renewed inflationary pressures, shifting structural forces and debates over the appropriate framework for monetary policy.Sat, 6 Jun 2026 11:44:14 Z81E28608-F936-4193-AF0E-A98E2DECF2B0https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/5/qatar-airways-to-increase-operations-to-dubai-with-five-daily-flights-starting-todayDoha, June 05 (QNA) - Qatar Airways continues to increase its capacity between Qatar and the United Arab Emirates by gradually expanding frequencies between Hamad International Airport and Dubai International Airport from two to five daily services, starting 5 June 2026.Fri, 5 Jun 2026 13:06:47 ZB0787CA7-6261-49F9-8639-00EA0C145FF3https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/4/qatar-finance-minister-meets-oecd-chief-in-paris-to-discuss-economic-cooperationParis, June 04 (QNA) - HE Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met Thursday with HE Mathias Cormann, the Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on the sidelines of the organization's 2026 Ministerial Council Meeting in the French capital.Thu, 4 Jun 2026 22:48:46 Z424ED51D-A77F-4A12-A4D4-0BC8230632FDhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/4/minister-of-finance-meets-canadas-minister-of-international-tradeDoha, June 04 (QNA) - HE Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met with HE Minister of International Trade of Canada Maninder Sidhu, on the sidelines of the 2026 Ministerial Council Meeting of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development in Paris, France.Thu, 4 Jun 2026 21:59:23 ZA62514A3-849D-4540-909D-E804A9EEF4A2https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/4/ooredoo-group-launches-al-abraj-in-qatarDoha, June 04 (QNA) - Ooredoo has announced the launch of Al Abraj, a standalone company that will independently operate and manage Ooredoo Qatar's passive tower infrastructure assets in the country.Thu, 4 Jun 2026 21:10:22 Z9BEB5369-C959-44C2-A4E6-E6F657BAE7D2https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/4/moci-urges-compliance-with-updated-tires-storage-regulationDoha, June 04 (QNA) - The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has stressed the importance of complying with the updated Qatari Technical Regulation for the Storage Requirements of Passenger Car, Truck and Bus Tires, QS GSO 581:2021, issued pursuant to Decision No. (35) of 2026 by HE Minister of Commerce and Industry Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani.Thu, 4 Jun 2026 18:39:12 ZF64B0C7F-9DA7-4C7B-8CAA-08961425642Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/4/financial-analyst-to-qna-qse-awaits-ftse-russell-index-reviewDoha, June 4 (QNA) - Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed this week down 2.41 percent, losing 255.7 points to settle at 10,335 points, compared to last week's close.Thu, 4 Jun 2026 17:17:14 Z28C8287F-BF2B-41A9-B7AC-7FB6D4005127https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/4/qse-index-closes-lowerDoha, June 04 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed Wednesday's trading session down by 56.68 points, or 0.55 percent, to settle at 10,335.86 points.Thu, 4 Jun 2026 15:28:20 ZD4DC73CB-8607-44C5-A8A6-1143BDAAF499https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/4/national-economy-strength-stems-from-effective-public-private-partnership-says-qc-chairmanDoha, June 04 (QNA) - Chairman of the Qatar Chamber (QC), HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al-Thani stated that under its wise leadership, the State of Qatar has successfully addressed various global challenges with high efficiency, safeguarding economic stability and ensuring the uninterrupted continuation of essential services.Thu, 4 Jun 2026 15:27:45 Z431E5DD1-4470-465F-8B1C-961ADFECB8A6https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/4/real-estate-trading-exceeds-qar-277-million-in-one-weekDoha, June 04 (QNA) - The volume of real estate trading in sales contracts at the Department of Real Estate Registration at the Ministry of Justice on May 24 and 25, 2026 reached QAR 256,631,902.Thu, 4 Jun 2026 12:33:01 Z5771AB2A-BD6E-45AA-A99A-C07CA8338051https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/4/qse-index-opens-higherDoha, June 04 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index opened higher on Thursday, gaining 16.10 points, or 0.15%, to reach 10,408 points, compared to the previous session's close, supported by most sectors.Thu, 4 Jun 2026 11:04:33 ZE9BCEDA5-4DC1-4B07-B7FB-A1683F4A231Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/4/qatar-central-bank-announces-acceptance-of-himyan-card-in-kingdom-of-bahrainDoha, June 04 (QNA) - In line with the Third Financial Sector Strategy and as part of Qatar Central Banks ongoing efforts to develop digital payment systems and services, and to strengthen cooperation among the GCC countries, Qatar Central Bank announces the acceptance of the national payment card "HIMYAN" in the Kingdom of Bahrain.Thu, 4 Jun 2026 10:55:01 Z18258C4A-8AEE-4685-BA95-BE98D529202Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/4/finance-minister-meets-with-president-of-swiss-confederation-and-head-of-the-federal-department-of-economic-affairs-education-and-researchParis, June 04 (QNA) - HE Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met with HE President of the Swiss Confederation and Head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER) Guy Parmelin, on the sidelines of the 2026 Ministerial Council Meeting of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development in Paris.Thu, 4 Jun 2026 01:23:21 Z7C5D7216-E087-4358-9A1B-3CC214BC60F1https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/4/qatar-participates-in-oecd-ministerial-council-meetingParis, June 04 (QNA) - The State of Qatar participated in the 2026 Ministerial Council Meeting of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), held under the theme "Getting Industrial Policies Right for Open Markets, Growth and Prosperity" in Paris, France.Thu, 4 Jun 2026 01:16:57 ZDE2BE14D-8589-4A6D-B891-557AAD795E0Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/3/global-carbon-council-cifor-icraf-unite-to-bridge-7-trillion-nature-finance-gapDoha, June 03 (QNA) - The Global Carbon Council (GCC) - an independent, internationally recognized carbon crediting standard in the Global South - has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF), which is part of the CGIAR system and a leading international tree, forestry and agroforestry research organization working in more than 90 countries.Wed, 3 Jun 2026 18:23:18 Z2C2863BF-8892-44C4-981F-AF54ABA82081https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/3/qatar-stock-exchange-closes-lower-as-market-capitalization-declinesDoha, June 03 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange closed lower on Wednesday, with its benchmark index falling 14.91 points, or 0.14%, to end the session at 10,392.54 points.Wed, 3 Jun 2026 15:24:11 Z908E9E8A-5FAC-49AD-B48D-91319767DF67https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/3/qgosm-adopts-technical-controls-to-extend-sales-period-of-vehicle-tiresDoha, June 03 (QNA) - The Qatar General Organization for Standards and Metrology (QGOSM) announced the adoption of new technical controls to regulate the extension of the period allowed for the sale of tires for passenger cars, buses and light trucks, in implementation of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry's (MOCI) decision No. 35 of 2026, regarding updating the Qatari standard specification (QS 581) for the requirements for storing car tires as a binding technical regulation in the State of Qatar. Wed, 3 Jun 2026 13:11:49 ZA04CE62E-A12E-4EC1-80C4-A02D0AB5F34Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/3/qse-index-opens-lowerDoha, June 03 (QNA) - Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index declined by 0.26% at the start of Wednesday's trading, losing 26.95 points to fall to 10,380 points compared to the previous session's close.Wed, 3 Jun 2026 11:19:08 ZFF13B399-259C-4DC0-9505-7851B6818975https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/2/minister-of-state-for-foreign-trade-affairs-meets-pakistani-commerce-ministerDoha, June 02 (QNA) - HE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed, met on Tuesday with HE Minister of Commerce of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Jam Kamal Khan during his visit to the State of Qatar.Tue, 2 Jun 2026 17:59:45 Z03668280-6AEA-4D06-B12C-0C3FF1698E57https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/2/qse-index-closes-lowerDoha, June 02 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed Tuesday's trading session down by 31.41 points, or 0.30 percent, to settle at 10,407.45 points. Tue, 2 Jun 2026 15:53:31 Z3E6A8E17-0842-4873-8FA4-79FE11D09636https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/2/qse-index-opens-higherDoha, June 02 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index opened higher on Tuesday, gaining 44.27 points, or 0.42%, to reach 10,483 points, compared to the previous session's close, supported by three sectors.Tue, 2 Jun 2026 11:18:41 Z6C9E80E6-927B-408D-8788-AC6F1A40F49Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/1/minister-of-state-for-foreign-trade-meets-with-canadian-minister-of-international-tradeDoha, June 1 (QNA) - HE Minister of State for Foreign Trade at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed on Monday held a virtual meeting with HE Minister of International Trade of Canada, Maninder Sidhu.Mon, 1 Jun 2026 22:13:12 Z6D894659-5471-45C7-A127-BC2F687BE0F0https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/1/moci-launches-commercial-activity-classification-update-for-registered-companiesDoha, June 01 (QNA) - The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) on Monday launched an update of commercial activities registered under the Unified Economic Guide for the Classification of Economic Activities in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.Mon, 1 Jun 2026 17:14:10 Z14BF6545-A221-478E-A0B1-9E66C0C553FDhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/1/qatar-launches-summer-events-line-up-as-hala-summer-campaign-beginsDoha, June 01 (QNA) - Qatar Tourism has announced that its June calendar of events will feature a wide range of activities and entertainment programs as the country enters the summer season, including international sporting events, major exhibitions, and family-oriented attractions.Mon, 1 Jun 2026 16:43:53 ZFAC8F7CD-F304-4062-9FBB-035FB5F27CB3https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/1/minister-of-commerce-and-industry-meets-ceo-of-apollo-global-managementDoha, June 01 (QNA) - HE Minister of Commerce and Industry Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani met Monday with Chief Executive Officer of Apollo Global Management Marc Rowan during his visit to the State of Qatar.Mon, 1 Jun 2026 15:59:22 Z47A775FA-51C5-447F-8795-5EBB11E9F53Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/1/qatar-stock-exchange-falls-11-as-market-capitalization-declinesDoha, June 01 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange closed lower on Monday, with its benchmark index shedding 116.10 points, or 1.1%, to finish at 10,438.86 points.Mon, 1 Jun 2026 15:52:26 ZAAD68C91-0307-494B-A4DE-D1B62E303334https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/1/minister-of-state-for-energy-affairs-meets-head-of-chinas-national-energy-administrationDoha, June 01 (QNA) - HE Minister of State for Energy Affairs Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi met Monday with HE Administrator of the National Energy Administration of the People's Republic of China, Wang Hongzhi.Mon, 1 Jun 2026 15:00:24 Z96B7A9E6-DFD1-405B-B5F5-20BEDEE8CEB6https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/1/qatars-export-unit-value-index-rises-444-year-on-year-in-q1-2026Doha, June 01 (QNA) - The State's Export Unit Value Index (EXUVI) reached 120.99 points in the first quarter of 2026, rising by 10.19% compared with the fourth quarter of 2025 and by 4.44% year-on-year compared with the corresponding quarter of 2025, according to the index issued by the National Planning Council (NPC).Mon, 1 Jun 2026 14:07:30 Z7F3F9768-9006-412F-9128-E4E06B78A40Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/1/qatar-uzbekistan-chambers-seek-to-deepen-trade-and-investment-tiesTashkent, June 01 (QNA) - Qatar Chamber (QC) and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan explored ways to enhance economic cooperation and strengthen partnership between the private sectors of the two countries.Mon, 1 Jun 2026 14:00:21 ZBE5F1684-550F-4F47-8A76-D6EBBCB55EEFhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/1/qatar-ports-handle-more-than-73000-containers-in-may-as-trade-activity-surgesDoha, May 31 (QNA) - HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, held a telephone conversation on Sunday with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali, Abdoulaye Diop.Mon, 1 Jun 2026 13:40:28 ZA39E6726-A226-4638-A616-AA51A420E6D8https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/1/qse-index-opens-lowerDoha, June 01 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index dropped 44.41 points, or 0.42%, at the start of Monday's trading, down to 10,510 points compared to the previous session's closing.Mon, 1 Jun 2026 11:11:17 Z086064BE-8961-49A6-B99E-45B3B924232Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/31/ooredoo-establishes-qatars-first-quantum-safe-communications-linkDoha, May 31 (QNA) - Ooredoo Qatar announced the establishment of the first quantum-safe communications link in the State of Qatar, in collaboration with Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) and the Ministry of Defense, as part of a joint national achievement.Sun, 31 May 2026 19:02:01 ZE3D255B3-E4F3-4C95-A074-4C5C86CE7B86https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/31/qse-index-closes-lowerDoha, May 31 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed Sunday's trading session down by 36.60 points, or 0.35 percent, to settle at 10,554.96 points.Sun, 31 May 2026 16:09:10 Z55877546-0F2D-47D0-B7AC-CDE5B411F8E7https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/31/qatarenergy-announces-june-2026-fuel-pricesDoha, May 31 (QNA) - QatarEnergy announced on Sunday fuel prices in the State of Qatar for June 2026, with diesel and 95-octane gasoline (super) maintained at current levels, while 91-octane gasoline (premium) was increased.Sun, 31 May 2026 14:58:09 Z97674D87-1D29-43C6-9D07-53A083FBCA6Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/31/qatar-central-bank-governor-meets-apollo-global-management-ceoDoha, May 31 (QNA) - HE Governor of Qatar Central Bank and Chairman of Qatar Investment Authority, Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani met on Sunday with Chief Executive Officer of Apollo Global Management, Marc Rowan.Sun, 31 May 2026 14:24:47 Z15E7976D-10C6-4B43-9354-B60DDC787E3Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/31/qse-index-gains-5210-points-at-start-of-sundays-tradingDoha, May 31 (QNA) - Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index gained 0.49% at the start of trading Sunday, adding 52.10 points to reach 10,643 points, compared with the previous session's close, supported by gains across all sectors.Sun, 31 May 2026 10:57:15 Z2A48BFF2-9781-444C-895F-FFB828E205C0https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/30/qnb-expects-asean-6-economies-to-sustain-growth-momentum-despite-global-headwindsDoha, May 30 (QNA) - Qatar National Bank (QNB) expects the economies of the ASEAN-6 group to continue expanding at rates well above the global average, supported by favorable demographics, resilient domestic consumption, deeper regional integration, and an accelerating investment cycle in technology and digital capabilities.Sat, 30 May 2026 11:44:18 ZCFBA4491-0774-4FC4-9E94-6D80C2186028https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/26/minister-of-state-for-foreign-trade-affairs-meets-permanent-secretary-of-rwandas-ministry-of-trade-and-industryDoha, May 26 (QNA) - HE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed met with HE Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Trade and Industry of the Republic of Rwanda Antoine Marie Kajangwe, who is visiting the country.Tue, 26 May 2026 17:58:15 ZDECFECFE-08E3-4C22-BCE2-04B337D7403Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/25/mof-government-tenders-reach-qr-86-billion-in-2026-q1Doha, May 25 (QNA) - The Ministry of Finance (MOF) announced Monday that government tenders and bids achieved a total value of QR 8.6 billion during the first quarter of 2026.Mon, 25 May 2026 18:17:10 Z8D84E6DC-6EF0-47CE-9212-B167848BAC65https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/25/qia-participates-as-anchor-investor-in-public-power-corporation-capital-increaseDoha, May 25 (QNA) - Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) announced Monday its participation as an anchor investor in the share capital increase of Public Power Corporation S.A. (PPC), the leading integrated energy group across the broader Southeastern Europe, listed on the Athens Stock Exchange.Mon, 25 May 2026 18:06:09 Z3B67A079-9BE3-4C83-8862-81952C2D4404https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/25/visit-qatar-wins-gold-at-new-york-festivals-tv-film-awardsDoha, May 25 (QNA) - Visit Qatar has won a Gold Tower Award at the 2026 New York Festivals TV & Film Awards for its campaign launched in November 2025, showcasing Qatar's packed and diverse calendar of world-class cultural, sporting and entertainment events.Mon, 25 May 2026 16:01:08 Z37B08F12-BC99-446B-9D96-80E7D3D60900https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/25/qatar-stock-exchange-index-closes-lowerDoha, May 25 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed lower on Monday, shedding 115.14 points, or 1.08%, to settle at 10,591.56 points.Mon, 25 May 2026 15:26:43 Z4CCF7BB0-7DBF-493E-866A-B005B83FE0D1https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/25/qatars-state-budget-records-qr103-billion-deficit-in-q1-2026Doha, May 25 (QNA) - Qatar's state budget recorded a QR 10.3 billion fiscal deficit during the first quarter of 2026, the Ministry of Finance announced on Monday.Mon, 25 May 2026 14:54:17 Z